Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0006131
The funding opportunity titled 19.PMWRA.Afghanistan.Project 32.NOFO (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0006131) is a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant administered by the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It is designed to support humanitarian mine action efforts in Afghanistan during U.S. fiscal year 2019, with a focus on practical, on-the-ground activities that reduce harm from landmines and other explosive hazards and assist people affected by them. The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.800 and uses a grant as the funding instrument.
At its core, the program is intended to fund one project (the announcement lists one expected award) that carries out humanitarian demining, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and/or victim assistance programming. In plain terms, applicants are being asked to propose work that either clears explosive contamination, safely removes or destroys explosive remnants of war, and/or delivers services and support to survivors and communities impacted by explosive hazards. While the notice references additional “specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements” to be addressed in application packages, the overarching purpose is consistent with PM/WRA’s mission: reducing the threat posed by mines and unexploded ordnance and helping restore safe access to homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods.
The maximum anticipated funding amount for the award is up to USD 2,045,723 (the award ceiling), meaning applicants should structure their project scope and budget around a top-end cap at that level. The posting indicates PM/WRA anticipated awarding up to that amount under this single opportunity, suggesting a competitive selection process where the strongest proposal aligned to technical requirements, feasibility, and impact would be chosen.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. That means typical eligible applicants would include qualified humanitarian mine action NGOs and similar nonprofit implementers with the operational capacity, compliance systems, and field experience needed to work in Afghanistan on demining/EOD or victim assistance activities. Because the program is technical and safety-critical, competitive proposals in this area generally need to demonstrate credible operational methodologies, trained personnel and supervision, appropriate safety and quality assurance procedures, and the ability to coordinate with relevant national and local stakeholders.
Key administrative details include a creation/posting date of August 20, 2019, and an original application deadline of October 19, 2019. The responsible agency component is listed as “Department of State, PM Weapons Removal and Abatement,” which is the office within State that manages U.S. conventional weapons destruction and related humanitarian mine action assistance globally.
In summary, this NOFO offered up to about $2.05 million in FY2019 funding for a single nonprofit-led project to conduct humanitarian demining and/or EOD and/or victim assistance in Afghanistan, under the State Department’s PM/WRA office, with applications due in October 2019 and eligibility restricted to qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits (not universities).Apply for SFOP0006131
- The Department of State, PM Weapons Removal and Abatement in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "19.PMWRA.Afghanistan.Project 32.NOFO" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.800.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 20, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 19, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,045,723.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled 19.PMWRA.Afghanistan.Project 32.NOFO.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0006131.
Who is offering and administering this grant?
This is a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant administered by the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to support humanitarian mine action efforts in Afghanistan during U.S. fiscal year 2019, focusing on practical, on-the-ground activities that reduce harm from landmines and other explosive hazards and assist people affected by them.
What types of activities does the program intend to fund?
The program is intended to fund a project that carries out humanitarian demining, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and/or victim assistance programming.
What does "humanitarian mine action" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the notice description, it refers to work that helps reduce risks from landmines and explosive hazards through on-the-ground efforts such as clearing contamination, removing or destroying explosive remnants of war, and/or supporting people and communities impacted by those hazards.
What is "victim assistance" in the context of this opportunity?
Victim assistance refers to services and support for survivors and communities impacted by explosive hazards, as described in the notice.
Where must the project take place?
The project is intended to support activities in Afghanistan.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The maximum anticipated funding amount (the award ceiling) is up to USD 2,045,723.
Is the funding amount a ceiling or a guaranteed award amount?
The notice describes USD 2,045,723 as the maximum anticipated amount (the award ceiling), meaning applicants should plan their project scope and budget up to, but not above, that cap.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The announcement indicates one expected award, meaning the opportunity is structured to fund a single project under this NOFO.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.800.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, and it excludes institutions of higher education.
Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility description explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
What kinds of organizations are likely to be competitive applicants?
Based on the notice description, likely applicants include qualified humanitarian mine action NGOs and similar nonprofit implementers with the operational capacity, compliance systems, and field experience to work in Afghanistan on demining/EOD and/or victim assistance.
What does the notice emphasize about the type of work being funded?
It emphasizes practical, on-the-ground activities that reduce harm from landmines and other explosive hazards and assist people affected by them.
Does the notice mention additional technical requirements?
Yes. The notice references additional "specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements" to be addressed in application packages, while the overarching purpose aligns with PM/WRA's humanitarian mine action mission.
What is the posting/creation date listed for this opportunity?
The posting/creation date is August 20, 2019.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was October 19, 2019.
Which agency component is listed as responsible for the opportunity?
The responsible agency component is listed as Department of State, PM Weapons Removal and Abatement.
What is the general selection environment suggested by the notice?
Because the opportunity anticipates a single award up to the stated ceiling, the notice suggests a competitive selection process in which the strongest proposal aligned to requirements, feasibility, and impact would be chosen.
What outcomes is this program trying to support?
As described, the program aims to reduce threats from mines and unexploded ordnance and help restore safe access to homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods for affected populations.
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